BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes deliver a delightful mix of flavors and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this dish combines sweet potatoes with savory BBQ chicken for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes Choose firm sweet potatoes free from blemishes.
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken can be a convenient option.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Feel free to use different sauces like teriyaki or buffalo for variation.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice) Pepper jack can add a bit of heat.
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped For garnish.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Olive oil For rubbing the sweet potatoes before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, then rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender.
Assembly
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff each sweet potato with the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad for extra crunch. To store leftovers, let them cool completely, then place in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g